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?Georgia Chapter A&WMA Board Meeting February 8, 2019Present:Charlie Denton, Steve Ellingson, Chris Hurst, Katy Lusky, Elizabeth Munsey, Ashley Ward, Kim Sanders, Tom Wurzinger, Shira ColskyAbsent: Joey Dean, Brad Goodwin, Cynthia Walaitis, Shanna Alexander1. CALL TO ORDER:Chair Steve Ellingson called the meeting to order, and outlined the Agenda for this Board meeting (attached).Steve Ellingson2.SECRETARY’S REPORT:The Meeting Minutes from January 11 were reviewed and approved. Charlie Denton3.TREASURER’S REPORT:Katy reported as follows: ?Reporting Period:?Jan 11 - Feb 8, 2019?Current Wells Fargo Balance?= $12,013.43Current PayPal Balance = $6,043.27?Major Debits (WF & PP):$181.25 – MemberClicks payment for January$4,140.00 - Deposit for Callaway Gardens$8.63 - reimbursement for Shira?Major Credits:None?Notes:I filed the 2018 IRS tax return form in January.? Next month, after the election if final, I will file the State of Georgia registration ($30). Next month, we need to vote on the YP budget for 2019.?Katy MITTEE REPORTS:Education/Scholarship: Steve offered the following update:Elizabeth transitioning into this Chair role, and preparing for the 2019 solicitation of abstracts from graduate student scholarship applicants.In follow-up to the Chapter’s graduate student scholarships awarded at last year’s Brown Bag, there was discussion of ways to get these graduate student contacts (especially those who submitted abstracts) connected with our Young Professionals group. Draft email outlining opportunities and benefits should be sent soon; Steve will follow-up with Shira/new YP Co-Chairs to get this sent out.Steve Ellingson/Elizabeth MunseyYoung Professionals:Shira will transition from this role to more focus on programming; new co-chairs from EarthCon and Terracon Plan next event for March and invite all students from recent scholarship program participation (as noted above)Invite YP/Scholarship applicants to March Brown Bag and Spring Regulatory ConferenceAshley Ward/Shanna Alexander (N/A)Membership:No report, beyond updates in Treasurer’s report aboveBrad will help with transition to CynthiaCoordination of A&WMA Intl membership listing compared with our database, and routine updates (Charlie as Secretary will follow-up)Cynthia Walaitis (N/A)Brown Bag Coordinator:Topics brainstorming; HSRA guidance; professional ethics; coal ash; despite computer crash, Kim will draft and circulate outline of possible 2019 dates and topicsMarch Brown Bag with Taylor English attorney on reopening of Superfund sites; March 8 or 15?2019 locations may be Barnes & Thornburg, but may also move around; discussion of space limits, and RSVP processDevelop YP/Grad students mailing listDiscussion of other cross-promotional opportunities, mutual benefits, etc.Kimberly SandersDatabase/Web Chair:Website and database updates discussedDiscussion of further support for this functionChris Hurst5.OLD BUSINESS:Nominating Committee report and pending Chapter elections; ballots distributed yesterday, with February 15 deadline for voting on Vice-Chair and Director(Charlie)A&WMA Southern Section Conference on September 11-13, 2019 with resort location at Callaway Gardens (deposit paid in January); after the holidays need to focus on logistics, amenities and excursions/activities, as well as speakers/topics, sponsorships, advertising and planning; lessons learned and registration database from recent Southern Section Conference. Need volunteers! (Tom)Planning call 1/18 for Southern Section and Chapter Spring Regulatory Conference; Drop-Box document on tasks/responsibilities Tom will schedule follow-up planning call for 2/15Spring Regulatory Conference—need to confirm date (Thursday, April 11?); discussion of EPA Region 4 and EPD speakers availability, and possible conflicts with other programs; 6.NEW BUSINESS:A&WMA Leadership Conference participation by Chapter representative(s) was discussed; needs to be confirmed next meetingNeed to continue seek new/more Chapter members and committee (co-)chairsBylaws review and possible amendments to be considered; Chris and Charlie to follow-up7.NEXT MEETING: March 8, 2019 by Skype/Conference Call - 10:00 am EasternAgendaA&WMA GA Chapter - Executive Board MeetingFebruary 8, 2019, 10:00 am Eastern Conference Call-in: (877) 304-9323, Passcode: 381-8804 # 1. CALL to ORDER:Steve Ellingson 2.SECRETARY’S REPORT:Review/approve prior meeting minutes, post to websiteCharles Denton3.TREASURER’S REPORT:Katy Lusky (welcome back!)MITTEE REPORTS:ScholarshipTransition to Elisabeth Munsey on March 15th Steve EllingsonYoung Professionals (YP)Shira will help with transition Ashley Ward & Shanna Alexander?MembershipCynthia Walaitis?Brown Bag/ProgramFuture brown bag topics, Ethics Training?Kimberly SandersDatabase/WebSort out membership listing, are members getting emails?Chris Hurst/Charlie DentonNominating CommitteeVice Chair: Kim Schager, Kim Sanders, etc.? Charlie D., Cynthia W. & Shira C.6.OLD BUSINESS2019 Southern Section AWMA conference, DropBox, etc. Tom W. et al. “White Board” ideas and position/duties clarificationOpen Board Positions: Vice Chair, Young Professional, Membership Chair, etc.7.NEW BUSINESSAllCharter Planning Committee - Reg Conf.EnviroWorkshops (potential collaboration with other organizations)Leadership Training 4/12-14/19 MEETING: March 8, 20199.ADJOURN ADVANCE \y 700 DMS CDENTON 13962695v1 ................
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